KnownCarProblems2007 Saturn Vue Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 286 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Saturn Vue, most often about the electrical (45% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles). It is 4th of 9 Vue model years by number of complaints.
Complaints286
Recalls0
Crashes reported10
Fires reported6
Injuries reported7
Most common 2007 Saturn Vue problems
Electrical
128 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, software.
My passenger seat air bag light started to come on periodically, whether someone was in the passenger seat or not. At times it would go off, but for the past 30 days it stays on whether someone is in the seat or not. About the same time, we detected a "short" in the radio system, as at times you cannot change the…
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated the ignition key got stuck in the ignition. This failure had occurred five time over a period of two months. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated the tbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Air bags
90 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
My air bag light has come on numerous times in the past year when my gas goes down below a half tank. Steering becomes a bit more stiff when the light is on. It does eventually go out. When I am in and out of the car several times throughout the day the light will all of a sudden come on. My brakes act strangely when…
The air bag light comes and goes . Then when driving down the freeway the car just up and died. Had to restart it. I have also had it not pick up speed when I push the peddle . After rams drop then I can pick up speed this is something I have had going on for a while. No one can find out why.
Engine
35 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Ignition key fell out of ignition while vehicle was in motion. It has happened several times since over the years. It can easily be removed from the ignition even when in the park position. Key can come out of ignition no matter if the key is new, a copy, or showing any wear. I have never kept anything other than one…
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. While driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The vehicle lost power. The vehicle was restarted and loss of engine power error message displayed. In addition, the contact was unable to lock or unlock the doors. On another occasion, the engine…
Steering
33 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
I have to turn the wheel back and forth several times and step on the gas a little to unlock the wheel and start the car. It's been doing this regularly since winter. I don't have any big key rings, etc., so that shouldn't be why it's doing that. Also, the airbag light comes on the passenger side when no one is…
I was pulling out of a parking lot (turning right) onto street. The power steering failed causing me to swing wide into middle lane instead of nearest lane to curb. Car traveling in middle lane had to brake and swerve to avoid hitting me. The power steering is failing intermittently on this car, especially in low…
Transmission
26 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline.
I bought this 2007 Saturn Vue v6 AWD in july 2012 from brighton ford, brighton mi noticed a slight vibration when test driving. Less than a week after I buy it the AC goes out, and the shuttering gets worse. Take it back to them to look at and get referred to a tire shop. Was told the AC coil had a huge leak, and was…
Engine died at 89,000 miles rocker arm assembly fell apart both of them valve was bent, timing chain came loose just went to start vehicle and it wouldn't start towed in to a dealership to have it checked and found it to be engine I tried to go through gm to help with this it was out of warranty a little over a year…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 113,000 miles.
I am having trouble with my key in the ignition switch. It comes out of the ignition while the car is in park and the car is still running & it came out once while driving. I can still remove the key in modes other than drive. My key has also gotten stuck in the ignition switch & I have to struggle with the steering…
My Saturn Vue, year 2007, is making a screeching sound coming from the area of the transmission on startup and gets louder on acceleration. The RPM is overly amped. On acceleration if stutters or feels like it's skipping between gears. This takes place on starting the car to driving on city streets or the highway.
Fuel system
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
My vehicle began to smell like gas after driving. The smell just began to get worse. Unbearable at times. I finally took it in to the mechanic and tells me that the gas tank is leaking from the top and it's too major of a job to take on. Suggested I take it to the dealership. Firestone is worried my vehicle could…
I have two major complaints with the vehicle. The key can be removed from the ignition while in the "on" position and is hard to start. Gm has claimed this vehicle is not covered under the ignition recall the second complaint, the vehicle leaks fuel from above the tank which seems to be typical to Saturn vues.
Suspension
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
Front stabilizer bar broke under normal driving conditions. 1 inch thick bar snapped leaving parts dragging, ABS system inactive and car unexpectedly difficult to control. Luckily the car was not being driven at a high rate of speed.
I purchased a 2007 Saturn Vue in 2009. I was never told or made aware that the tie rod attached to the two front tires was almost broken. One day driving very locally, it broke and was hanging there til I got home. I took it to the mechanic and he removed it telling me I had to replace it which will cost $323. I was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Saturn Vue recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Saturn Vue
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Vue?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (128 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); air bags (90 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); engine (35 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Vue have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Saturn Vue. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Saturn Vue?
- It is 4th of 9 Vue model years by number of complaints, with 286 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.